Life’s Heroine
Life’s Heroine —
Delco DA warns public after Marcus Hook woman dies of Fentanyl
“Those who believe they are purchasing heroin end up with a much more dangerous drug that is 100 percent pure and, when ingested, rapidly shuts down the central drive for breathing, resulting in death.” Whelan was… Continue reading
This Maine Woman Used Her Alcohol Addiction to Help Others. Now, We Need a …
This Maine woman used her alcohol addiction to help others. Now, we need a …
Jean Baker woke up to the reality of her alcohol addiction when she walked into work one day and was told people there knew about her problem. Until she got help, she wasn't welcome back.… Continue reading
Accutane Depression Treatment
Accutane depression treatment
He is also Managing Director of the Therapeutics Initiative, but I am having a hell of a time doing the same with meth. … It absorbs into the skin fairly quick. Drugs like Viagra increase blood flow to the genitals. The Hyundai Trajet (pronounced as …
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Drug Abuse Forums Aim to Educate, Save Lives
Drug abuse forums aim to educate, save lives
As a teen, his recreational drug use turned into full-blown addiction to opiate painkillers and heroin. Michael DeCosta overdosed on heroin and spent time in various rehabs. He has been sober for two years. The family feels lucky that he's alive, but… Continue reading
New Party Drug May Have Killed Youths at Festival
New party drug may have killed youths at festival
Dr Mahmud Mazlan (pic), who runs 10 clinics specialising in drug abuse treatment, said he felt the deaths were not due to drug overdose as widely reported. It was more likely caused … So, authorities tend to mistake it for methamphetamine… Continue reading
Long Road to Recovery Starts With First Step for Former Heroin Addict
Long road to recovery starts with first step for former heroin addict
Editor's note: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman's heroin overdose in early February caught Hollywood by surprise. How could a person with so much talent and promise succumb to a common street drug? And if it happened to him, are… Continue reading
Polk Deputies Bust Organized Drug Ring, Seize 40 Pounds of Meth
Polk Deputies Bust Organized Drug Ring, Seize 40 Pounds of Meth
LAKELAND | A multi-agency undercover operation led Polk deputies to arrest more than a dozen people Tuesday and seize more than 40 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, sheriff's officials said. Deputies also seized more than 100 firearms, including 40 …
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Detect the Signs of Alcoholism
Detect the Signs of Alcoholism —
Users being charged under law intended for dealers
The rate of fatal overdoses in the U.S. has tripled since 1991, and opioid-related drugs account for most of that increase, according to the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Director's 2013 annual report.… Continue reading
State Officials Discuss Wide Range of Legislative Issues at Chamber Breakfast
State officials discuss wide range of legislative issues at chamber breakfast
Lowe Finney touched on current hot topics including the debate over Common Core standards, education funding, Medicaid expansion, a crackdown on methamphetamine production and even the preservation of the quality of Tennessee whiskey. The goal, the …
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